Jun 29, 2012

Ace guitarist Kenny Paulson played on early rock classics such as Suzy Q by Dale Hawkins, and Tallahassee Lassie by Freddie Cannon before his career was derailed by heroin addiction. Following debilitating stints in jail and hospital in the late 1960s, he cleaned up and formed this quartet with former Ill Wind guitarist Carey Mann. Their sole album of guitar-led rock was released in June 1970, though sadly Paulson succumbed to his addiction in 1981.

Jun 28, 2012

Considering that the original Cactus lineup only released three studio albums, none of which made much of a dent on the popular consciousness when they were released in the early '70s, there seems to be undue interest in the group's leftovers. This is the third double-disc set within three years from Rhino Handmade on the thudding blues rockers, all of them impressive sellers with the previous volume of live gigs selling out its limited-edition run. While Vol.1 collected performances from the band's early career (including a track from this set), Vol.2 reproduces a single two-hour performance from Cactus' Buffalo appearance on June 26, 1971. Originally recorded by noted engineer Eddie Kramer, the sound faithfully captures Jim McCarty's slashing guitar and Carmine Appice's thumping drums in a concert setting that highlights the band's strengths and weaknesses. Read more

Jun 27, 2012

Fully Unleashed: The Live Gigs is a compilation of live material by the American rock supergroup Cactus collected and released by Rhino Handmade in 2004. The compilation includes the original lineup's final show performed in Memphis, TN on December 19, 1971 in its entirety. It also includes tracks performed at the 8-28-1970 Isle Of Wight Festival, a 6-26-1971 show at the Gilligan's club in Buffalo, NY, and four tracks from the later 1972 lineup performing at Mar y Sol pop pestival in Puerto Rico on April 3, 1972.

Jun 21, 2012

Czesław Niemen (February 16, 1939 – January 17, 2004) real name Czesław Juliusz Wydrzycki, was one of the most important and original Polish singer-songwriters and rock balladeers of the last quarter-century, singing mainly in Polish... Read more

Tracklist: 1. Strange Is This World (6:05)2. Why Did You Stop Loving Me (12:05)3. I've Been Loving You Too Long (4:13)4. A Song For The Deceased (13:18)

Jun 18, 2012

allmusic.com:
Brothers Brian and Ed Pilling, previous members of the Wages of the Sin, formed Fludd in 1969 with Jorn Anderson and Greg Godovitz. Peter Czankey was recruited in 1972 and Gord Waszek joined two years later. Though the band's first two singles were for Warner Brothers, they moved to Daffodil for the self-titled 1972 debut and On!, also in 1972. Great Expectations was issued in 1976 for Attic, but the band broke up when Brian Pilling died of cancer in 1978. The greatest hits collection From the Attic '71 to '77 appeared in 1977. Greg Godovitz later formed Goddo.

One of the more rarestCDS of PinkFairies, I boughtat an auctionon the InternetWith onlySandersonandTwinkof the originalisafantasticalbumStarting withAs Above, So Belowandin the styleof the groupare doing withyour musicuntil you reach theincrediblepsychedelicCasgoeIn Jamaica aninstrumental musicwith more than30 minutes ofcrazedguitarsolos

Twink Pink Fairies from London's Ladbroke Grove area, The history was long...

In August 1969 The Deviants went on a tour of the USA and Canada.
Their leader was Mark Farren, section chief of the British anarchist
party White Panther Party, and later a journalist NME. During the tour
had been poured out Mike Farren, who returned to England, and together
with the Twinkie and Steve Tookie (ex-Rex) have made a few appearances
under the name The Pink Fairies. The first such concert took place in
October 1969 in Manchester University. The name was taken from a
motorcycle gang, in which we all went. This was to be an underground
supergroup based on the principles of partnership. Mike Farren sang,
played guitar Took and Twink perkusił. Girl Twink, Silver Darling play
the keyboards, which also gave the bass. The first gigs were so amazing
that they actually were not. Announced the group, and then strum a jam,
and ended up talking in the audience. It ended in November 1969. In
addition to these concerts strange Farren, Took and Twink were working
on solo album Farren Mona The Carnivorous Circus.

In the early 1970's Twink understood that nothing will reach the
court and in March 1970 formed a new group of musicians based on The
Deviants, who also helped in the recording Farrenowi solo album Mona
Carnivorous Circus. Twink captures three musicians exploded The
Deviants, Farren and gets rid of the composition of The Pink Fairies
stabilized.

In January 1971 the single issue of The Snake / Do It. In the May
1971 issue the first album Never Never Land for Polydor. The team plays
in the composition of Russell Hunter (drums), Paul Rudolph (guitar,
vocals), Duncan Sanderson (bass, vocals), Twink (vocals, drums). Album
produced Twink and Neil Slaven. The demo consisted of 10 tracks. It was
not anything special. Critics have passed them to the dying psychedelia.
The interesting thing was just part contains two professional drummers,
but Twink served as lead singer. The two songs they played at
Glastonbury, Do It (later recorded by Rollins Band) and 20 minute
version of Uncle Harry's Last Freak-Out. As the album did not catch on
in 1971 Twink colleagues said goodbye after a visit to Morocco, he
settled in Cambridge.

The remaining trio has recorded the 1972 album What A
Bunch Of Sweeties with the help of vocalist and guitarist Trevor
Burton, known for The Move. Polydor album released in July 1972. The
band has recorded, among others, cover of The Beatles, I Saw Her
Standing There. No racial singer and weak instruments meant that the
album was not the best, but ironically, though perhaps not the best
word, entered the British charts (# 48). The same year, Rudolph left the
group to play with Hawkwind and was replaced by Mick Wayne from
Junior's Eyes. Group in November released a single, Well Well Well /
Hold On, but without success. In 1973 they recorded another album, but
instead he was playing Larry Wayne Willis (guitar, vocals, ex-Blodwyn
Pig, UFO). Album Kings of Oblivion came out of a Polydor in June 1973.
With Willis things have gone better, because he wrote almost all of the
material and knew how to sing. As a result, this album has collected
good reviews.

In 1974 the band ceased to exist. Names of The
Deviants and Pink Fairies, however, occasionally popping up at various
meetings of members of these teams. For example, in 1977 they released
EP Supported by a team Mike Farren & The Deviants, which produced
Willis, and line up consisted of Rudolph and Andy Colqhoun (the Warsaw
Pact).

Cambridge period he spent on the game with various bands, including
Last Minute Put Together Boogie Band, in which American singer Bruce
Payne, known for his performance in the original American version of the
musical Hair. The musicians have taken place with the joint cavity
Sydem Barrett.

Working with Barrett Sydem arranged on so well that Twink and Syd
founded his own band The Stars. Apart from a few public appearances, but
nothing came of it.

The Stars led defeat Twink transfer to
London. This period was full of different musical events, with the
greatest success, however, were occasional appearances with Hawkwind.

The decision was made to reactivate The Pink
Fairies. They took her, Twink, Rudolph, Wallis, Hunter and Sanderson.
For this reason, Polydor released in July 1975 a compilation of
previously recorded three albums. From the only group show at London's
Chalk Farm Roundhouse, born live album Live At The Roundhouse, however,
only released in June 1982. Play together, but would end up at one gig,
which lasted about 6 months, Twink because he had a car accident which
sidelined him from life for a while.

The rest went on, but they did not go completely. In September 1976
they released the single Between the Lines / spoiling for a Fight.
That's it. Held a farewell tour in 1977. They played the Sanderson,
Wallis and Hunter. Then they came to Martin Stone (ex-Chilli Willi And
The Red Hot Peppers). played a little time and

officially disbanded in 1977 or 1978.

In 1984, Wallis
published a mini-album with the Previously Released Sanderson and George
Butler (The Deviants), Supported by The Pink Fairies.

In 1986
he returned to recording solo single, releasing his own record label
Apocalipstic for Twink. He appeared in TV series Allo Allo, David
Copperfield and Chocky's Challenge.

Also in 1986, was reborn again with the band The Pink Fairies. The
line up consisted of Wallis, Sanderson, Hunter, Twink and Colqhoun.
Without Rudolph, but Wallis recorded their album Kill 'Em' N 'Eat' Em,
released in October 1987, after which they disappeared from the scene
for good. At concerts he met band members Twink Plasticland.

In 1989, cooperation with Plasticland. Recording the album You Need A Fairy Godmother.

Twink
recorded as The Pink Fairies with Paul Rudolph. In 1996 they released
album, Pleasure Island, and in 1997 the album No Picture.

Very good Pleasure Island 1996 Pink Fairies reunion effort,this
title was released by drummer Twink's own label,Twink Records of a
limited edition of 1,000 copies. So,obviously 'Pleasure Island' is often
hard to find. Don't think it's ever been reissued after that. Looks
like 'Pleasure...' has just just two players, of Twink-drums and Paul
Rudolph-bass&vocalist. Couldn't tell you if anyone else appeared on
this CD or not. 'Pleasure...' is some fine psych/raw punk with an edge
to it. "As Above,So Below" is basic well played '70's rock and roll
revived. I found "Man With A Golden Gun" to be somewhat refreshing and
"Jungle Drums" shows you,just what Twink is truly capable of. For a true
mind-blower,put on the headphones to fully experience the 32-minute
"Cargoe In Jamaica".

Jun 10, 2012

In 1980, though Thin Lizzy were still enjoying considerable success, Phil Lynott launched a solo career with the album, Solo in Soho: this was a Top 30 UK album and yielded two hit singles that year, "Dear Miss Lonelyhearts" and "King's Call". The latter was a tribute to Elvis Presley, and featured Mark Knopfler on guitar.

Jun 8, 2012

Zazu biography (Progarchives):
US band ZAZU was formed in the early 1970's, consisting of Randy Curlee (bass, vocals), Mickey Lehockey (drums), John Melnick (keyboards, vocals) and Paul Ricupero (guitars, vocals). The foursome landed a deal with local label Wooden Nickel, who released their debut album in 1975. Lack of label support resulted in poor sales, and a general lack of label interest further lead to a second album shelved and the band eventually disbanding. Their sole production was reissued on CD in 2008.

Jun 7, 2012

Put The Isley Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, and The Soul Survivors together for an evening and something is bound to happen. That something is called Privilege, a group of four young rockers dedicated to music that makes you feel it first and think about it later.
Privilege was formed by organist Paul Venturini and guitarist Edward Leonetti. Originally members of the Soul Survivors, they met the Isleys one night at a concert at Syracuse University. A couple of months later, when they split the Survivors to form their own group, they contacted the Isleys. According to Kelly Isley, "We remembered Paul and Edward's musicianship very well. In fact, Jimi and my brothers and I talked about them a great deal after the concert. So when they called, we immediately invited them to record forourT-Neck Records label."
With the record deal pending, Paul and Edward went out in search of two other musicians to make up the four man group they envisioned. "We eventually got together with Jack Douglas and Tommy Brannick. We'd known Jack and Tommy when they'd been in another group and knew that we'd get along with them well," says Paul, explaining that "instead of finding great super musicians for Privilege, we wanted to make sure everybody's head was going in the same direction.
With Jack on bass and Tommy on drums, Privilege went into rehearsal, performing material written by Paul and Edward. "The music we're trying to make is basic and understandable to everybody," says Edward. "We're trying to come out with a group effort, not four soloists collected together."
Finally, the group felt that they were ready to record. Under the guidance of The Isley Brothers they headed into the sessions. "Guidance is the word," says Paul. "Instead of telling us what to do, and trying to change what we do musically, the Isleys channeled our abilities and allowed us to get all our ideas down." More info

I admit that I really like this album, Yep this is awesome from hell-
play...American group combines dark, heavy rock with elements of
progression. One of the first albums, which uses the Moog
synthesizer.(Using serial number 023 Moog Synthesizer!!)

Early occult rock anomaly, Salem Mass, released a single record recorded from a bar-converted-to-makeshift-

studio
somewhere in Idaho. Often hailed as an obscure gem lost to the washes
of time, Witch Burning offers an interesting blend of psychedelic rock,
screeching vocals, and noteworthy use of the Moog synthesizer.
Let me
preface this by saying I am not exactly sure which gentleman performed
the vocals on the title track, “Witch Burning” on Salem Mass‘ only
album, but this man sounds like a fucking maniac. He screeches and
pierces the ear in a way that makes David Byron of Uriah Heep seem like
an angelic crooner. You’re either into these abrasive vocals (especially
for the time) or you’re going to hate them. Interestingly enough, the
vocalist changes for most of the album. Instrumentally the keyboards run
most of the melodies giving it a progpsych tang while the guitars keep
the album rooted in hard rock and proto-metal. The title track has a six
or seven minute instrumental interlude with some of the LP’s best
guitar soloing and showcasing it’s most progressive moments.
The Moog
synthesizer gives this occult album a very space rock feel on almost of
the tracks on Witch Burning, and used in an extremely unique way. Had
Salem Mass continued to produce albums and achieve some sort of artistic
recognition, the way heavy metal and psychedelic rock would’ve played
out in the 70s and into the 80s could have been changed forever. Jim
Klahr’s use of the Moog is extremely, I mean just ridiculously eerie
(“My Sweet Jane” is a great example). It’s creepy melodies and
atmospheric humming adds a very spooky layer to the evil lyrical
content. In a landscape dominated by Hammond organs, it makes the album
standout.
I Definitely recommend Witch Burning by Salem Mass to
collectors and fans of the genre – most others are not going to have
much of a frame of reference for this obscure album. However, it has
some interesting concepts that were just itching to be developed
further.
Heavy Organ, Outstanding Vocals, Fuzz Guitar, Pounding
Bass, and Drums that wills shake your wall! Turn up the volume on this
one!!!
This music sounds fresh even today.

Jun 6, 2012

Bo Hansson biography: Bo HANSSON (born 10 April 1943 in Gothenburg, Sweden, died 24 April 2010) is famous for his 1972 concept album "Lord of the Rings" which came out decades before Hollywood ever made any noise about Tolkien's trilogy. The music was taped on a remote island off Stockholm, on an 8-track recorder, in a summer house studio with the help of a few friends and musicians. It received Gold Record awards in England and Australia. Licenced by Tony Stratton-Smith's Charisma label in England and America, it was also the subject of an extensive TV ad campaign that turned it into a hit in progressive rock circles at the time. Read more

Jun 1, 2012

Reissue of killer 70s hard rock power trio from Michigan led by guitarist & vocalist Paul Frank who's wild acid rock guitar solo's dominate this great release. Originally released in 1971 on Capitol records this album instantly achieved cult status and sits in well with bands such as Damnation, Power Of Zeus, Grand Funk and other early '70's US long hair heavy rock bands.